The Board of Directors carry out the CFUM mission, focusing on strategy, setting goals and objectives, managing risks; as well as adopting sound, ethical, and legal governance and financial management policies.

Heather Coulter

Bankers Trust Board Secretary Executive Committee, Finance Committee Chair

Biography

Heather Coulter has served on the CFUM Board and Financial Committee since 2022. With a background in finance and risk management, she has worked at Bankers Trust since 2015, where she currently leads a team of Risk and Financial Intelligence professionals.

Fun Fact

I was a member of the University of Iowa Gymnastics team, GO HAWKS!

My WHY!

I chose to serve on the CFUM Board as it allows me to combine my education with my passions for the community, education, and children.

Mallory Bennett

Program Committee, Development Committee

Biography

Mallory Bennett has been a volunteer for CFUM since 2018. She is a social worker and has experience working with individuals in healthcare and connecting people with community resources and services. Mallory also volunteers with Des Moines Refugee Support and is a strong advocate who believes all children should have the same opportunity for education.

Fun Fact

Mallory has pet goats & chickens, but doesn’t live on a farm!  

My WHY!

In 2018, Mallory and her husband became foster parents for a child at Moulton Elementary. They saw first hand the importance of CFUM, the safety and security it provided, as well as the many fun and educational activities they had. 

Logan Murray

Dentons Davis Brown Law Firm

Biography

Logan grew up in Sterling, Illinois and has lived in the Des Moines Metro since 2014. He has worked in the government relations field since graduating from Drake University Law School in 2017. Logan has served on the Governance Committee since joining CFUM in 2022.

Fun Fact

Logan stands at a height of 6’4 and is the shortest male in his family.

My WHY!

I have a passion for fighting against food insecurity. I also believe that having access to quality mentors and education, especially from an early age, is one of the great equalizer in life and can lead to success.

Doug McKinstry, Principal
Lori Wright, Global Atlantic Financial Group
Jack Bell, Retired
Nicky Schissel, Retired
Board Chairperson
  • Development Committee
Izaah Knox, Urban Dreams